Type:
Solution Manual
Resource:
Business Essentials
Edition:
10th Edition
Author(s):
Ronald J. Ebert Ricky W. Griffin
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS BUSG 1301 SYLLABUS
COURSE DESCRIPTION The course introduces the student to the contemporary business world, the business of managing, people in organizations, the principles of marketing, managing information, and financial issues. INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION Professor: Phone: E-mail: Office Hours: TBA TEXTBOOK INFORMATION: Ebert and Griffin. Business Essentials 10e, Prentice Hall, 2015 SEMESTER/LOCATION/TIME Spring College Campus: M and W, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM 16 Weeks: January 17 to May 14, 201X CRN 30792 CREDIT: 3 SEMESTER HOURS PREREQUISITES None COURSE GOALS The primary objective is to give the student an understanding of basic business principles. Global business, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, information technology, and financial management will be discussed. Another purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity for the student to learn first-hand about a business through the interview process.
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COURSE CONTENT STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Discuss how businesses achieve success by demonstrating ethical behavior. Explain the strategies for business success in the relationship era. Demonstrate the use of empowerment in management. Describe the elements of customer-driven marketing. Demonstrate the use of technology in business. Discuss the basic elements of financial management and investing.
STATEMENT OF FOUNDATION SKILLS AND WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES (SCANS SKILLS) XYZ College/University is committed to preparing every student with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s dynamic work environment. Toward this end, the following foundation skills and workplace competencies have been designed into the curriculum for this course: Foundation Skills • Demonstrates Basic Skills—Reading (F1), Writing (F2), Arithmetic (F3), Mathematics (F3), Listening (F4), Speaking (F5) • Demonstrates Thinking Skills—Creative (F6), Decision making (F7), Problem solving (F8), Seeing things through the mind’s eye (F9), Knowing how to learn (F10), Reasoning (F11) • Exhibits Personal Qualities—Responsibility (F12), Self-esteem (F13), Social (F14), Self-management (F15), Integrity/Honesty (F16), Workplace Competencies • Manages Resources—Allocates time (C1), Allocates money (C2), Allocates material and facility resources (C3), Allocates human resources (C4) • Exhibits Interpersonal Skills—Participates as team member (C5), Teaches others (C6), Serves clients/customers (C7), Exercises leadership (C8), Negotiates to arrive at decisions (C9), Works with cultural diversity (C10) • Manages Information—Acquires and evaluates (C11), Organizes and maintains (C12), Interprets and Communicates (C13), Uses computers to process (C14) • Uses Systems and Technology—Understands systems (C15), Monitors and corrects performance (C16), Improves and designs systems (C17), Selects technology(C18), Applies technology to task (C19), Maintains and troubleshoots (C20) LAB REQUIREMENTS None STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ADA STATEMENT ACADEMIC HONESTY
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SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY (STUDENT HANDBOOK) Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. “Cheating” on test includes: • • • • • • •
Copying from another student’s test paper. Working collaboratively in tests, which are supposed to be submitted individually. Using materials during a test that are not authorized by the person giving the test. Collaborating with another student during a test without authority. Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or in part the contents of an unadministered test. Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered. Purchasing a test and submitting it.
“Plagiarism” means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit. “Collusion” means the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered for credit. ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES COURSE REQUIREMENTS Students will complete a group project, three essay exams, one final examination, team exercises, an online presentation, and discussion questions. GRADING POLICY The student will be evaluated as follows: Major exam 1 Major exam 2 Major exam 3 Group project Presentation (online) Final exam Homework Total
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Grading Scale: A = 90–100 B = 80–89 C = 70–79 D = 60 – 69 F = Below 60 A grade of “I” (incomplete) is conditional and the student receiving this grade must arrange with the instructor to complete the work for the course within six months after the end of the term. This requires a document signed by the student prior to the final exam. EXTRA CREDIT Students who are failing may speak to the instructor about extra credit, which may be assigned at the instructor’s discretion. TESTING There will be three major exams, a final, and a group project/presentation. The final will be comprehensive. There will be many small online activities which will make up the equivalent of one exam grade and will also be counted as participation. In addition, there may be several unannounced quizzes during the semester if students come to class unprepared. Tests are not accepted late. MAKE-UP POLICY It is expected that assignments, including the term project, will be completed on time. Late work will NOT be accepted. Projects must be e-mailed to the professor within the time frame and online tests will be removed from the course platform after the listed date. Students should coordinate with the instructor should the student miss a major component of the grade. PROJECT, ASSIGNMENTS, PORTFOLIO, AND PRESENTATION PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES Given the specifications for a semester project, the guidelines for a class presentation, in-class team exercises, class assignments, class reports, quizzes and exams, and exercises should be typed. Projects are not accepted late.
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